Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loliiforme
ID:
880471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex Steud.) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 51: 302 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879806

Common Names

  • Loliiform Setaria
  • Lolium-Like Setaria
  • Lolium-Like Bristle Grass

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Description

Mesosetum loliiforme (also called Loliiforme Mesosetum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mesosetum loliiforme has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mesosetum loliiforme has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesosetum loliiforme is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of grass and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Mesosetum loliiforme

Mesosetum loliiforme is native to tropical South America.

Mesosetum loliiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mesosetum loliiforme?

Mesosetum loliiforme

What are the common names of Mesosetum loliiforme?

Lolium-like Spike-Moss, Lolium-like Mesosetum

What is the growth habit of Mesosetum loliiforme?

Mesosetum loliiforme is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158003-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].